Specialty Auto-Sports, inc.

   4601 Mill Branch Lane       Suite 1         Knoxville, TN   37938     865-925-3562

1957 356A Speedster Replicas           XK120/140 Jaguar

Hello and thanks for your interest in our USA made

 356A Speedster replicas which we introduced in December 2002.

356A Speedster  - 356A Cabriolet  -  356A Coupe

Have you ever wondered why:

• all world class racing and touring cars are mid-engine  ?? (Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati, Jaguar, Porsche Boxster, Pantera, Lotus, Formula 1, Indy, etc the list is longer)

• Porsche and VW quit making Air-cooled cars in 1998 ?

• No one but Porsche makes a rear engine car ? only the $175K 911  

 Now you can experience true high performance driving enjoyment with our unique custom

 mid-engine chassis water-cooled 356A replicas  

• State-of-the-art Subaru 142 hp 2.2 L (and optional 165 hp 2.5L) 4 cylinder, multi-port fuel injected

•  OBDII engine management controlled

•  water-cooled engine, mid-chassis mounted 

•  emissions compliant - see what EPA says  http://www.epa.gov/otaq/imports/kitcar.htm

•  Subaru 4-speed automatic overdrive - electronic shift control - floor shifter - transmission oil cooler.

• Optional 5-speed manual

Handling: Have you ever wondered why all world class race and road cars are mid-engine and not rear engine  ?

• Rear suspension - A modern Lotus style custom independent utilizing dual lower control arms, Chapman struts, adjustable coil-over springs, and longitudinal trailing arms.

• Our unique mid-engine configuration provides approximately 45/55 weight distribution which translates into superior handling and braking.

• Front suspension – A modern independent ball joint type utilizing unequal length custom tubular upper and lower control arms, adjustable coil-over gas shocks, rack and pinion steering.

• these are definitely not 40 year old parts or technology.

Braking: Drum brakes cannot compare with disc brakes

4 wheel manual disc brakes,  11” ventilated front and 10.5” rear, 5-lug bolt pattern 

 

Structure:  Tubular structure means durability and safety

• Our exclusive custom designed structural tubular chassis  should not to be confused with a beefed-up VW sub-frame with bolt-on VW components. 

• There are many who claim to have a structural tubular frame under their Speedster.  Close inspection will reveal something quite different.

• (This obvious occupant protection should not be taken as normal on VW Speedster replicas.)

Safety:  Should you expect less than this in your 356A replica .... or any car?

• Occupants are surrounded by a welded diagonally braced structural tubular cage

• steel reinforced doors - attached to welded frame structure

•  heavy gauge steel floor - protection from road debris hazards

•  seat belts, hazard lights

•  frame protected gas tank - forward mounted and nested not over your lap like in VW versions

•  gas tank and passenger compartment separated by a steel firewall.  

•  frame mounted bumpers with collapsible arms,

 

Comfort: You don't have to suffer to drive a sports car

• 4” wider interior which enjoys an original 356A floor pan not the narrower VW,  abundant vacuum controlled hot water heat/defrost, high grade naugahyde interior, AM-FM-CD stereo (that you can actually hear), increased foot well room, heat shielded and sound deadened floor.

Convenience: Your other cars have these features don't they ?

2 speed cable drive wiper system, windshield washer, interior courtesy lights, larger front trunk area, large rear trunk, dash mirror.

Appearance:  Are VW Speedster replicas really accurate in appearance ?    One should look closely at body shape and location,     wheelbase and track,      floor width and shape,     tunnel shape,    park brake handle location,     wheel slots,      interior upholstery

• Accurate styling and proportions, correct 356A floor dimensions, soft top, top boot, tonneau cover, high quality base/clear coat paint (most any color), 356A Porsche “style” gauges, wood rim steering wheel, painted 6” wide wheels with chrome moon hubcaps. 

• Our 356A replicas were designed using the specifications of original 356A cars....... not a VW Beetle  

WHAT CHOICES OF 356A REPLICAS DO I HAVE FROM

 Specialty Auto-sports, inc.?

Turnkey cost for a standard equipped traditional style Speedster  starts at $25,900.00.

Standard features are shown at  http://www.specialtyauto.com/VW%20Speedster%20Comparison.htm

Turnkey cost for a standard equipped traditional style Cabriolet starts at $30,300.00  

Turnkey cost for a standard equipped traditional style Coupe starts at $31,900.00

Flared fender Cabriolet                               Flared fender Speedster

The flared fender Speedster and Cabriolet costs slightly more, because of the wider track body, wider suspension,, and the more aggressive tires and wheels typically desired.   

Base Costs:   see standard features below

• Standard Speedster    $25,900.00

• Standard Cabriolet       $30,300.00

• Standard Coupe             $31,900.00

Options:

•  Flare fender wide body  with 17” wheels/tires and 4" wider suspension  ($1400)

•  165HP 2.5L SOHC engine         ($1250)

•  230 HP  2.5L DOHC Turbo       ($6000)

•  5 speed manual transmission     ($950)

•  Servo-blended air conditioning-heat-defrost ($2100)   hot water heat-defrost is standard

•  cruise control         ($395) 

•  leather interior      ($1200)

•  luggage rack           ($400)

•  various 356 cosmetics 

The design for our water-cooled 356A replicas emphasizes safety and performance as well as assembly efficiency; therefore, we presently estimate assembly time of 8 -10 months for Speedsters and 10-12 months for Cabriolets both depending upon selected features and pre-existing workload. 

Inquiries should be directed to  info@specialtyauto.com